Leading Edge Parenting Show

Lenore Skenazy, author of â??Free Range Kidsâ?? was introduced on The Today Show as â??Americaâ??s Worst Motherâ?? because she let her 9 year old son ride the New York City subway alone. Lenore insists that our media driven society is creating compulsive worriers, having negative affects on parents as well as children. Join us as we balance being responsible vs. living in fear.

Our kids are living in a digital world with pressures to master academic skills and conquer the electronic universe. Authors Carol Kranowitz and Joye Newman urge parents to acknowledge the importance of playful activity and offer lots of ideas for sensory and motor experiences that are crucial for children's development and learning.

With wit and humor Dr. Gerry Fewster implores parents to move past their own issues and recognize their kids' inherent potential to reach beyond the status quo and create a future of meaning and purpose. Sandi asks Gerry the tough questions: Just how to do it! You won't want to miss his answers.

Parenting in the 21st century is shifting into mindful awareness and we are being 'forced' to open our belief systems and hearts to new ways of being with our kids. This is actually a good challenge because it opens the doorway of growth for everyone. Join guest Meg Blackburn Losey as she helps us nurture our children's gifts and talents by getting in touch with ourselves

Psychotherapist Caron Good looks at kids who see ghosts, have â??imaginaryâ?? friends, or in some way have psychic experiences.  Let go of your own fear and doubt about the unseen world and learn how to help your children.

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Sandi interviews the authors of "The Law of Attraction- the Next Generation" as they teach parents how to use the magic of the Universe to empower children to take responsibility, think positively, make decisions and create the life they were born to live. Does this mean their rooms will be clean? Tune in to a lively and uplifting discussion!

Attitudes about money are connected to beliefs about abundance in all areas of our lives. Guest Nan Akasha shares powerful insights on creating a wealth mindset for parents and children.

Infidelity isn't something that just happens with movie stars, athletes and politicians. Statistics are staggering with affairs occurring in up to 40% of marriages. In this deep and sometimes difficult discussion, Sandi and Dr. Ana Nogales look at the staggering affects that adultery has on the kids. Perceptions of love, marriage, self esteem and trust can forever be altered. Dr. Nogales offers practical solutions on finding our way back to healthy relationships through healing and forgiveness.

Liz Diamond, creator of the Intentional Scrapbooking Method returns to give us detailed information about how to help our children use art as a tool to consciously launch dreams from thought into successful, desired outcomes. Using a fun, simple method that any child can embrace, parents can help their kids use the process of day-dreaming to clarify their vision of what they want in life.

Author, researcher, and educator Kim John Payne joins Sandi as they talk about reducing the stress that both parents and children feel in our busy, super-sized society. As our pace accelerates, our children's behavior shows the pressure. Learn how to simplify daily life, reducing stress, aggressive behavior and even symptoms of ADHD!

One hundred years ago Maria Montessori offered the world a revolutionary method of supporting the natural development of children. This week's guest, Bobbi Cecio joins us, clarifying how we can use this timeless wisdom to enrich our children's lives today.

Dr. Charlotte Reznick, author of 'The Power of Your Child's Imagination' offers techniques used by successful Olympic athletes. Children can learn to have fun & be successful as they deal with pressures in school, summer camp, sports, & making friends.